The perfect workout playlist can be a powerful tool when it comes to boosting your performance! These 40 classic songs of summer are arranged to take you through a gradual warm-up and then inspire you to pick up the pace with rising BPMs, guiding you all the way to the finish line—faster than ever!

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Greyhound: Swedish House Mafia

Hit the road running—but at a gradual pace. The driving Swedish House Mafia beat in "Greyhound" will start you off on a high note (without overdoing it) right out of the gate.

We’ve got to hand it to Madonna—who knew she’d still be putting out this many great workout songs decades later? With a little help from Nicki Minaj and LMFAO, this remix of "Give Me All Your Luvin'" is sure to keep you running strong.

There is nobody better to rev you up as you edge toward the halfway point of your run than the King of Pop himself. An oldie but goodie, MJ’s "Beat It" will help you kick up your pace with a smile on your face.

This song is ideal for outdoor runs. Bond’s instrumental Allegretto will make you feel like you're the star of an adventure movie! (Stuck on the treadmill? Imagine yourself flying on your favorite outdoor route).

We remember cutie Jared Leto most for his character Jordan Catalano on My So Called Life, but he's also always been the lead vocals for American band 30 Seconds to Mars. "Kings and Queens" marks the peak of your run so push your pace as much as you can during the nearly six-minute symphony.

A summer 2012 playlist without Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" is just wrong! For peak performance, we suggest throwing it in at the start or end of your workout, but you can also slot in whenever you feel like singing along.